Julius Clyde Reel Obituary

Julius "Sonny" Clyde Reel, 66, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 16, 2022 at Sebrell Funeral Home in Ridgeland with burial following in Lakewood Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mr. Reel was born on April 5, 1956, in Ruleville, to the late John H. Reel, Sr., and Betty Mozell Sanders. He was known for his ability to fix anything and everything. In his younger years, he was a talented airbrush artist and could airbrush on anything from shirts to cars. Mr. Reel worked as a painter most of his career.

He was a beloved husband and a devoted father who cherished spending time with his family and especially loved doting on his grandchild.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, John H. Reel, Jr., James Frank Reel, Charles Reel, Sr., Jerry Reel, Sr. and sister, Janie Harvey.

He is survived by his wife, Modena Reel of Clinton; daughters, Amy Reel of Arizona and Ashley Reel of Clinton; grandchild, Korbin Blaylock; brothers, Marvin Reel of Flowood; Joe Reel (Glynda) of Byram; Philip Reel (Brenda) of Jackson; sisters, Gladys Howell of Walnut Grove, Shirley Williams of Alabama; Kathy May (Donald) of Mendenhall; Betty Horton (George) of Florence and Barbara Wolfe of Olive Branch along with numerous nieces and nephews.

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